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meal-centric

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/miːlˈsɛntrɪk/ · meal-cen-tric

Focusing primarily on meals as a key aspect of lifestyle or dietary habits.

Meanings

adjectivenull

Focusing primarily on meals as a key aspect of lifestyle or dietary habits.

طرز زندگی یا غذائیت کے عادات میں کھانے کو مرکزی حیثیت دینا۔

کھانے پر مرکوز

khane par markooz

Synonyms

food-focuseddiet-centeredculinary-orientedخوراک پر مرکوزغذا پر توجہپکوانی مرکوز

Antonyms

snack-orientedrandomcasualہلکا پھلکابے قاعدہنابرا

Common Collocations

  • meal-centric lifestyle
  • meal-centric diet
  • meal-centric culture

Example Sentences

The new restaurant offers a meal-centric menu with various cuisines.

نیا ریستوران مختلف طرزِ کھانے کے ساتھ کھانے پر مرکوز مینو پیش کرتا ہے۔

Naya restaurant mukhtalif tarz-e-khane ke saath khane par markooz menu pesh karta hai.

Living a meal-centric lifestyle encourages family gatherings at the dinner table.

کھانے پر مرکوز طرز زندگی خاندان کے افراد کو رات کے کھانے کی میز پر اکھٹا کرتی ہے۔

Khane par markooz tarz-e-zindagi khandaan ke afraad ko raat ke khane ki mez par ikhata karti hai.

Adopting a meal-centric approach can improve one's eating habits.

کھانے پر مرکوز نقطہ نظر اپنانا کسی کے کھانے کی عادات کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Khane par markooz nuqta nazar apnaana kisi ke khane ki aadat ko behtar bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

food-centric:Meal-centric focuses specifically on meals, while food-centric may include all types of food regardless of meal timing.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of meals as the center of your daily activities.

Imagine a dining table filled with a variety of dishes, symbolizing a meal-centric lifestyle.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "meal + centric" — focused on meals

First known use: 21st century

The term combines 'meal', which refers to any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonable amount of food is eaten, and 'centric', which suggests a focus or center of interest. It is used to describe diets, cultures, or lifestyles that center around meal preparation and consumption.